WAEC Agricultural Science Past Questions & Answers - Page 203

1,011.

Golden brown lesions on peeled yam tuber indicate infection by

A.

Bacteria

B.

Virus

C.

Fungi

D.

Nematode

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,012.

Deforestation will eventually lead to

A.

Improvement in soil fertility

B.

Improvement of soil texture

C.

Loss of soil organic matter

D.

Increase in soil pH

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,013.

An erect tropical perennial grass which grows to 3 - 6 metres tall and has broad hairy leaves is the

A.

Elephant grass

B.

Gaint star grass

C.

Spear grass

D.

Gamba grass

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,014.

Which of the following crops does not require nursery?

A.

Lycopersicon esculentum

B.

Abelmuscus esculentus

C.

Theobroma cacao

D.

Hevea braziliensis

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,015.

Tomato plants are primarily staked to

A.

Prevent birds from feeding on the fruits

B.

Accelerate fruits maturity

C.

Raise fruits from the ground

D.

Increase crop growth

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.